高中英语选修6Unit5ThepowerofnatureWarmingupReading.pptVIP

Do you know any natural disasters ? Please work with your partners and make a list of natural disasters which you have known. What do you know about volcano? Do you know how a volcano erupts? Skimming 1.What made the author realize that an eruption occurred? 2.What did the scientists do after the eruption? 1. Why is a volcanologist’s job important? 3. Why is the lava that flows on Mount Kilauea more dangerous than the actual eruption? 4. What caused the writer’s bedroom to become as bright as day even though it was night? 5. Why did the scientists have to get close to the volcano after it began erupting? 6. Why was it difficult for writer to walk towards the edge of the crater? 7. What does the writer find impressive about volcanoes even after studying them for 20 years? Homework 1. Finish the exercises in Discovering useful words and expressions on 36. 2.Try to find out the language points in the text. Part 3 Part 2 Part 1 The main idea of the passage (Paras. 1-2) (Paras. 3-4) (Para 5) What the writer’s job is and the importance of his job. The writer’s experience of watching the volcano eruption. The reasons why the writer is enthusiastic about his job. Creative group discussion: 1） Having learnt a little more about the work of a volcanologist, do you think it is an occupation you would enjoy? Discuss your reasons with others in your class. 2) If you could meet the writer of the passage, what kind of questions would you ask? Discuss with others in your class. * * * The Power of Nature earthquake floods drought thunder/ lightning tornado/cyclone tsunami hurricane /typhoon volcano-eruption Active volcano活火山 Dormant volcano 休眠火山 Extinct volcano 死火山 volcano-eruption Boiling rock erupts from the crater; the lava flows slowly down the mountain. Magma chamber岩浆层 Lava Crater Ash cloud/volcanic ash 1.How is a volcano formed? The rocks under the earth become hotter and hotter and erupt from the mountain. Near the oceans. 2) Where i